Past Research Projects

Biogeochemical Mechanisms Influencing the Bioavailability of P and Fe from Vivianite

08.11.2025 Past Projects EDGE

The iron phosphate vivianite (Fe3(PO4)2∙ 8H2O) occurs worldwide in many reducing environments as e.g. lakes, rivers, swamps, waterlogged soil and…

Biodegradation of Water-Soluble Polymers in Engineered and Natural Aquatic Environments

04.11.2025 Past Projects EDGE

Water-soluble polymers (WSPs) are used in numerous applications, including home and personal care products. After their use, WSPs are often released…

Using Mercury Isotopes For Process Tracing In Contaminated Soils And Groundwater

01.06.2018 Past Projects EDGE

Mercury (Hg) is a naturally-occurring toxic heavy metal of great environmental concern. It has been listed by the WHO as one of the top ten chemicals…

Interplay Of Chelating And Reducing Root Exudates In Plant Iron Acquisition

01.03.2017 Past Projects EDGE

Iron (Fe) is an essential micronutrients for plants that often limits their growth and reproduction. Despite its high abundance, biologically…

Copper Acquisition (Cora)

01.06.2016 Past Projects EDGE

All organisms on Earth require certain types of trace metal co-factors like Fe, Mn and Cu for key enzymes in their metabolisms. Aerobic ammonia…

Geochemical Constraints On Copper Acquisition By Methanotrophic Bacteria

30.06.2015 Past Projects EDGE

Aerobic methanotrophic bacteria oxidize the potent greenhouse gas methane (CH4) most efficiently via the copper (Cu)-bearing enzyme particulate…